+ ORGANIZE YOUR MAKEUP IN AN ACRYLIC TOTE:

A few months ago I came to the conclusion that I needed my makeup to be more portable, but also wanted it to be organized and easy to access. Of course, The Container Store came to the rescue. I purchased the 5-Section Acrylic Tote and have been happily carrying my makeup tote around the house- while it stays organized & accessible!

Look at that beautifully organized tote. I like to organize each section by use. One section has eye products, brushes, and so on.

And, since I'm showing you my makeup...might as well talk about it!

As a preface, I don't spend too much time on my makeup. First of all, I don't have the time. But secondly, I'm not patient enough...

At any rate- almost all beauty products/tips I snag up are either word of mouth from a girlfriend, my sister (she is incredible at applying makeup & knows her products), beauty blogs, makeup counters (since I was 14 I've loved to get my makeup done and have asked makeup artists 500 questions while they are applying my makeup- sure they love me), and most recently samples from companies like BirchBox, ipsy, etc. -ipsy is my favorite.

Here's what's in my tote in case you're interested (*almost all of these items have been purchased over a very long period of time and have lasted me forever):

I've been using Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer since you first showed me it. It's been my go-to for over two years now. No BB cream has beat it for me! And that Telescopic mascara really is the bee's knees! I haven't loved a mascara this much since Lash Blast (orange tube) by Cover Girl hit the market! Thanks for sharing; the caddy is so cute and functional. xoxo